James H Boyd Intermediate School, formerly Cuba Hill School, is a three-year Intermediate School that teaches grades 3–5. It is part of the Elwood School District in Huntington, New York.
Serving 418 students in grades 3-6, James H Boyd Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H Boyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James H Boyd Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
James H Boyd Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H Boyd Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1134 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H Boyd Elementary School's ranking?
James H Boyd Elementary School is ranked #1134 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are James H Boyd Elementary School often compared to?
James H Boyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paumanok Elementary School, Otsego Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend James H Boyd Elementary School?
418 students attend James H Boyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of James H Boyd Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H Boyd Elementary School?
James H Boyd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does James H Boyd Elementary School offer ?
James H Boyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James H Boyd Elementary School part of?
James H Boyd Elementary School is part of Elwood Union Free School District.
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